1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 135 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
